Throughout history, life's adversities have sorely tested man's existence-whether in the form of broken relationships, unrequited love, social challenges, and discrimination. "Beats from the Heatland" features lives of people who have exemplified independent thinking, reverence for tradition, self-respect, and the unwavering drive to live life to the fullest.

About the Author:Ray Slaughter was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana and grew up in Newellton. He then attended the University of Texas at San Antonio from where he received both his bachelor and master's degree. He is now retired and spends his time with his family and his other interests such as wildlife preservation and orchard improvement and management.

"Beats from the Heartland" is a 84-page paperback with a retail price of $13.00. The ISBN is 978-1- 4349-1866-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.